Blockdaemon is a leading institutional staking provider, delivering secure, risk-mitigated rewards across more than 50 blockchain networks. This monthly report analyzes key Ethereum ecosystem developments and compares Blockdaemon’s validator performance against the CESR benchmark.

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In May 2026, Blockdaemon delivered a 2.79% Protocol Reward Rate (PRR) versus the 2.78% CESR, outperforming the network by approximately 1 basis point in a compressed rewards environment. Performance remained positive despite softer execution-layer conditions, supported by stable validator operations and continued optimization across validator infrastructure.

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